Lexus Is MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lexus Is model year from 2001 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Is has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 26 MPG combined). Every rated version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Lexus Is fuel economy by year

YearCombined MPGEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 22 3.5L 6-cyl $52,553 45 listings
2025 20–25 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl $49,709 50 listings
2024 20–25 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl $42,880 137 listings
2023 20–25 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl $41,880 366 listings
2022 20–25 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl $37,998 107 listings
2021 22–25 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl $34,959 87 listings
2020 21–24 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl $26,998 49 listings
2019 21–24 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl $25,224 56 listings
2018 22–26 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl $22,888 80 listings
2017 21–26 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl $21,594 68 listings
2016 21–26 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl $18,888 91 listings
2015 21–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl $17,284 65 listings
2014 18–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2013 18–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2012 18–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2011 18–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2010 18–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2009 18–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2008 18–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2007 21–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
2006 21–24 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
2005 18 3.0L 6-cyl
2004 18 3.0L 6-cyl
2003 18 3.0L 6-cyl
2002 18–19 3.0L 6-cyl
2001 18 3.0L 6-cyl

2026 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2026 Is was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $52,553 on VehiSales (45 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 27 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG

2025 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2025 Is was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $49,709 on VehiSales (50 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 31 25 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2024 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2024 Is was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $42,880 on VehiSales (137 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 31 25 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2023 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2023 Is was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $41,880 on VehiSales (366 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 31 25 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2022 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2022 Is was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $37,998 on VehiSales (107 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 31 25 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2021 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2021 Is was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $34,959 on VehiSales (87 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 31 25 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG

2020 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2020 Is was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $26,998 on VehiSales (49 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 30 24 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 24 21 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG

2019 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2019 Is was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $25,224 on VehiSales (56 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 30 24 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG

2018 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2018 Is was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 26 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $22,888 on VehiSales (80 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 22 32 26 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG

2017 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2017 Is was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $21,594 on VehiSales (68 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 200t 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 22 32 26 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG

2016 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2016 Is was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $18,888 on VehiSales (91 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 200t 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 22 32 26 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG

2015 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2015 Is was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $17,284 on VehiSales (65 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250 C 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 30 24 MPG
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 30 24 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 27 23 MPG
IS 350 C 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 27 22 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG

2014 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2014 Is was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250 C 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 30 24 MPG
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 30 24 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 27 23 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
IS 350 C 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 27 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2013 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2013 Is was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250/IS 250C 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 29 24 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 27 23 MPG
IS 350/IS 350C 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 27 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 22 MPG
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2012 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2012 Is was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250/IS 250C 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 29 24 MPG
IS 350/IS 350C 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 27 22 MPG
IS 250/IS 250C 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 27 22 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 26 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 25 21 MPG
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2011 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2011 Is was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250/IS 250C 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 29 24 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 26 22 MPG
IS 350/IS 350C 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 27 22 MPG
IS 250/IS 250C 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 27 22 MPG
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 25 20 MPG
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2010 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2010 Is was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250/IS 250C 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 29 24 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 26 22 MPG
IS 250/IS 250C 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG
IS 350/IS 350C 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 25 20 MPG
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2009 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2009 Is was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 29 24 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 26 22 MPG
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 25 20 MPG
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2008 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2008 Is was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 29 24 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 26 22 MPG
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 25 20 MPG
IS F 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2007 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2007 Is was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 29 24 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 26 22 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 25 21 MPG
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG

2006 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2006 Is was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 21 29 24 MPG
IS 250 AWD 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 20 26 22 MPG
IS 350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 26 21 MPG
IS 250 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG

2005 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2005 Is was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 16 23 18 MPG
IS 300 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2004 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2004 Is was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 23 18 MPG
IS 300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2003 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2003 Is was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 16 22 18 MPG
IS 300 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2002 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2002 Is was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 23 19 MPG
IS 300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2001 Lexus Is: engines & MPG

The 2001 Is was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
IS 300 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 16 21 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Lexus Is get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Is ranges from 18 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Lexus Is have?

The 2026 Is was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Lexus Is require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated Is version specifies premium gasoline.

How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Lexus Is EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/lexus/is. Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.

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